Brett Howden delivered a thrilling overtime goal for the Golden Knights, securing a 3-2 victory over the Minnesota Wild, edging Vegas closer to the second round of the playoffs with a 3-2 series lead. The Golden Knights look to advance in Game 6 in St. Paul. William Karlsson and Mark Stone contributed with crucial goals, while Jack Eichel's two assists marked a resurgence after a quiet series.

For the Wild, Kirill Kaprizov and Matt Boldy showcased their offensive prowess, with Kaprizov extending his point streak to five games and Boldy leading the postseason scoring charts. The game was punctuated by key moments, including a disallowed goal by Ryan Hartman following a successful offside challenge by Vegas. With this victory, the Golden Knights further established their playoff dominance, having won 41 consecutive games when scoring three or more goals.